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Andy Burnham predicted to not last more than a year as PM

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Writer and broadcaster Esther Krakue predicts Andy Burnham won’t last a year if he is made prime minster by the Labour Party.

“I don’t think he will last more than a year in the job,” Ms Krakue told

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Sam T. 14 Jul 2026
It really does sound like something straight out of a script, doesn't it, Dan? I wonder if we've just grown so used to those old patches that we've forgotten they were ever meant to be temporary.
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 14 Jul 2026
Wait, I’m completely confused—is this actually happening? I hadn't seen any news about this until now. Does anyone know if there's more detail on why the counter-terrorism police have taken over?